Storm-Related Food Waste and Yard Waste Disposal Information

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) urges residents to utilize food waste drop sites for prompt disposal of spoiled contents from refrigerators and freezers during this extended power outage.

Free Food Waste Drop Sites are open at the Yard Waste Compost Site and Materials Recovery Center (hours and addresses below) for large volumes of unpackaged food waste; additional drop site locations are listed at wlssd.com.

Root balls cannot be accepted at this facility, please bring to the Materials Recovery Center for disposal in the landfill, fees apply.

The WLSSD Materials Recover Center (MRC) on Rice Lake Rd is accepting brush for $8/yard. Root balls containing dirt and soil is accepted for $22/yard. Other storm debris, such as shingles or building materials, are also accepted at the MRC for $22/yard.

Hours & Locations:

Yard Waste Compost Site

27th Ave W & the Waterfront

Open extended hours Friday & Saturday, July 22 & 23 8 am to 5 pm

Sunday July 24, 9 am to 5 pm

Materials Recovery Center

Corner of Rice Lake & Ridgeview Rd

Open 9 am to 4 pm Monday – Saturday

Western Lake Superior Sanitary District provides award-winning wastewater and solid waste services to residents, businesses and industries within its 500 square mile legislative service area in Southern St. Louis and northern Carlton counties, and is a nationally recognized leader in pollution prevention.